Congressional Republicans have been pushing for a short-term extension of the federal unemployment benefits, while Democrats want a broader relief bill that would pay the benefits through January.
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Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Izembek road
Two months ago, a federal judge said the trade was illegal because it violated two separate federal laws, the Administrative Procedure Act and the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.
Alaska officials say Trump’s proposed $400-a-week unemployment boost is under review
The action faces likely legal challenges, and some experts and politicians say it might never be implemented.
Joe Biden: Bristol Bay region is ‘no place for a mine’
Biden said he stands by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Obama-era proposal to block the project under the Clean Water Act.
At White House event, Alaska Gov. Dunleavy lauds Trump deregulation as restoring “American dream”
The event was held on the White House lawn, where a huge crane appeared to be lifting a set of weights out of the back of a pickup truck — a symbol of the Trump administration’s efforts to lift the weight of federal regulations.
Anxiety, then relief for Alaska’s international college students during week of changing rules
On Tuesday, the Trump administration rescinded its controversial plan issued just a week ago that would have required international college students to take in-person classes or leave the country entirely.
Federal fisheries agency to staff: Keep “COVID-19” and “pandemic” out of documents
A federal fisheries management agency has barred some of its employees from making formal references to the COVID-19 pandemic without preapproval from leadership, according to an internal agency document. The National Marine Fisheries Service, part of the Commerce Department, manages federal fish stocks in partnership with appointed regional councils. Fishing crews and seafood businesses have been…
Trump wants to bail out Maine lobster fisherman. Alaska’s seafood industry is unimpressed
Fishing businesses across the country have suffered during President Donald Trump’s trade war against China: They’ve faced big tariffs that cut into their exports.
U.S. Rep. Don Young downplayed COVID-19. Now he’s back to in-person campaign events.
At 87 years old, Young is the nation’s oldest Congressman, and he’s at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Murkowski’s Trump ‘struggle’: Her goals for Alaska vs. her values
Murkowski is a moderate in a polarized world. She is always trying to bridge gaps. Since the start of his presidency, and even before, Trump has widened the gaps.